Kog'Maw vs Smolder ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Kog'Maw vs Smolder

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on (W) uptime to contest CS and punish Smolder's last hits.
Kog'Maw wins extended trades with (W) active, while Smolder relies on stacking (Q) safely.
Hold wave near your side to force Smolder into predictable CS paths vulnerable to (W) trades.

Trading pattern

Step forward to auto-attack Smolder during last-hit animations only if enemy support cannot punish.
Use (W) range windows to trade when Smolder is locked on low-health minions near your side.
Avoid punishing CS if enemy support controls brush or threat zone, as (E) can reposition safely.

Danger windows

Respect (E) availability; his dash can reposition or escape your trades.
Avoid extended fights when your (W) is down, as your range and DPS drop sharply.
Be cautious stepping forward if enemy support is ready to engage or zone after Smolder uses (W) poke.

Early game

Use the first three waves to hold a stable wave near your turret for safe (W) trades.
At level 2, avoid early all-ins; wait for (W) activation before contesting Smolder's last hits.
Watch caster minions closely to punish Smolder stepping up for last hits when support peel is ready.

Power spikes

(W) active is your main spike; trade and contest CS aggressively during this window.
First two on-hit items let you shred Smolder in front-to-back fights; group with peel to maximize.
(Q) stack thresholds increase his poke; pressure him before these thresholds to deny scaling.

Win conditions

Survive lane to reach two on-hit items, then use (W) range and peel to dominate fights.
Convert (W) uptime into CS leads and force Smolder under tower to deny (Q) stacks.
Use lane priority and item spikes to secure dragon vision and plates, enabling safer scaling and teamfight impact.